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Of Human Bondage
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I discovered the famous author W. Somerset Maugham from a radio podcast I listened to about ten years ago.
Of Human Bondage follows Philip Carey, a young man born with a clubfoot, as he navigates his long and winding journey through life.
Orphaned and lonely, he moves through childhood and adolescence with a deep sense of isolation, always longing for connection and acceptance.
It is a captivating story of growth and self-discovery, leaving readers with a quiet sense of hope and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
It almost took me four months to finish this book, thanks to my turtle-reading speed. 🐢
The book is thick, and I kept comparing it to Murakami’s 1Q84. 🤣
Of Human Bondage follows Philip Carey, a young man born with a clubfoot, as he navigates his long and winding journey through life.
Orphaned and lonely, he moves through childhood and adolescence with a deep sense of isolation, always longing for connection and acceptance.
It is a captivating story of growth and self-discovery, leaving readers with a quiet sense of hope and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
It almost took me four months to finish this book, thanks to my turtle-reading speed. 🐢
The book is thick, and I kept comparing it to Murakami’s 1Q84. 🤣
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November 16, 2013
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November 16, 2013
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August 23, 2014
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December 18, 2014
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Nov 29, 2023 06:02PM
I re-read this for the first time since high school earlier this year, it remains a wonderful must read novel!
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David Allen wrote: "I re-read this for the first time since high school earlier this year, it remains a wonderful must read novel!"Yes, I agree with you, David Allen. It took me a few months to finish it because I enjoyed reading it slowly. I could feel the ambience and surroundings when I read this story. I felt very cold, especially in the winter of the story. One of the best writers I ever read.
So happy you enjoyed this book, Liong! I am a huge fan of W. Somerset Maugham!
Nora wrote: "So happy you enjoyed this book, Liong! I am a huge fan of W. Somerset Maugham!"Nora, I am glad to know that but I only read one of his books so far.
Terrific review Liong, thank you! You might enjoy The House of Doors which is a historical fiction about the time W. Somerset Maugham was in Malaysia and gathering material for The Casuarina Tree.
I need to read this someday. Thanks for your review Liong
Alan wrote: "Terrific review Liong, thank you! You might enjoy The House of Doors which is a historical fiction about the time W. Somerset Maugham was in Malaysia and gathering material for [boo..."Thank you for your information, Alan.
Dmitri wrote: "I need to read this someday. Thanks for your review Liong"Thank you, Dmitri.
Turtle-reading speed? In all seriousness I was admiring your heart-touching review until I read that line and laughed out loud!
Joe wrote: "Turtle-reading speed? In all seriousness I was admiring your heart-touching review until I read that line and laughed out loud!"🤣 Have a good day! Thank you, Joe.
What a powerful story. Beautiful message. Wonderful review, Liong.
Jonas wrote: "What a powerful story. Beautiful message. Wonderful review, Liong."Thank you, Jonas. 😊
I haven't read this. You have inspired me.
Linda wrote: "I haven't read this. You have inspired me."I hope you like it, and this is a good novel.
